The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009. A new proposal would more than triple it, but the timeline to get there would depend on employer size.

The Minimum Wage Commission voted on whether to apply differentiated minimum wages by industry for 2027 during a meeting held ...

The federal minimum wage has not increased from $7.25 per hour since 2009. On the campaign trail, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has said that needs to change. While some states and ...

The minimum wage in California will see a small boost in the new year. Effective Jan. 1, minimum wage workers will earn $16.50 instead of $16. The rates have been adjusted annually for inflation since ...

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but could be higher, depending on the state. Updated on Jan 6. On Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage increased in 19 states. See those increases and additional ...